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Orchard Hills NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Orchard Hills, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Orchard Hills NSW is 1,798 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orchard Hills is $844 per week ($43,888 per year). Median rent in Orchard Hills is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Orchard Hills has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Orchard Hills has a population density of 41.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Orchard Hills is England. The most common religion is Catholic (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orchard Hills is $2,550.

There were 34 recorded offences in Orchard Hills in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

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Orchard Hills Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orchard Hills Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$844/wk

$43,888 per year

#2872 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,550/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Orchard Hills Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (955) Female 47.0% (846)

Population Density

41.7

people per km²

1,798 people · 43.1 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,525

Family income/wk

Orchard Hills Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Orchard Hills Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.7% 318 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.3% 138 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Orchard Hills Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

2.7%

Fiji

1.6%

Croatia

1.1%

Germany

0.9%

India

0.9%

Egypt

0.7%

Greece

0.5%

Iran

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Orchard Hills Religion

Catholic

54.0%

No Religion

18.3%

Anglican

11.9%

Eastern Orthodox

4.0%

Islam

3.4%

Not stated

3.2%

Brethren

2.7%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orchard Hills Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Orchard Hills Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.4%

Arabic

26.7%

Italian

15.0%

Greek

9.1%

IAL Punjabi

7.0%

Turkish

4.8%

Croatian

4.3%

Other Indo-Aryan

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Orchard Hills Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 478 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 304 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 29 people

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Not in labour force

41.9% 586 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Orchard Hills Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.6%

Bachelor Degree

26.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Orchard Hills Occupation

Professionals

23.6%

Managers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.4%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Orchard Hills Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.5%

Engineering

19.7%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Health

10.9%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Information Technology

1.4%

Agriculture & Environment

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Orchard Hills Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orchard Hills Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orchard Hills Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 830

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Separated

2.8% 43

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Divorced

6.4% 99

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Widowed

5.0% 77

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Never married

32.0% 493

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orchard Hills Ancestry

Australian

23.2%

English

20.8%

Maltese

12.4%

Italian

9.7%

Other

8.8%

Lebanese

5.4%

Scottish

4.9%

Irish

4.7%

Greek

2.8%

German

2.7%

Croatian

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orchard Hills School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

17.4%

Secondary — Catholic

16.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.0%

Secondary — Government

13.4%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.0%

Pre-school

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Orchard Hills Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.2% 218

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 3,279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Orchard Hills Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.0% 209

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 1,286

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orchard Hills Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.3%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orchard Hills How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.8%

Did not go to work

22.1%

Truck

4.7%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Walked only

2.3%

Train

1.0%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Orchard Hills Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

15.8%

2 vehicles

29.8%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Orchard Hills Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

17.5%

4 bedrooms

46.3%

5 bedrooms

20.3%

6+ bedrooms

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Orchard Hills Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

21.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orchard Hills Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,441

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orchard Hills Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Orchard Hills Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orchard Hills Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

31.9%

Couple — no children

23.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orchard Hills Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 4

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Previously served

1.7% 26

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Never served

98.0% 1,473

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Orchard Hills Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 231

—

Did not provide

84.5% 1,264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orchard Hills Children Ever Born

No children

25.4%

1 child

5.8%

2 children

25.4%

3 children

25.8%

4 children

11.3%

5+ children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Orchard Hills When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

102

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Orchard Hills Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

24.9%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Orchard Hills Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

31.5%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

11.3%

6+ persons

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orchard Hills Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,602

Moved from NSW

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Orchard Hills Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.5%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orchard Hills Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 34 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Orchard Hills Schools

schools nearby

government

1046

avg ICSEA score

2,598

total students

Penrith Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,214 students

1101

ICSEA

Penrith Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 744 students

1047

ICSEA

St Mary MacKillop Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 398 students

1040

ICSEA

Orchard Hills Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 242 students

995

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Orchard Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,279/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Orchard Hills

Your weekly income

≈ $9,876/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,829/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Orchard Hills vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Rylstone

Pop: 904 Income: $579/wk Rent: $280/wk

Clunes (NSW)

Pop: 907 Income: $869/wk Rent: $500/wk

Uranquinty

Pop: 910 Income: $796/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

Northwood (NSW)

Pop: 916 Income: $1,526/wk Rent: $1,200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchard Hills

What is the population of Orchard Hills NSW?

The population of Orchard Hills NSW is 1,798 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.7 people per km².Orchard Hills is ranked #3,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orchard Hills?

The median personal income in Orchard Hills NSW is $844 per week, or $43,888 per year.The median household income is $2,279 per week.Family income is $2,525 per week.Orchard Hills is ranked #2,872 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orchard Hills?

Median rent in Orchard Hills NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orchard Hills ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orchard Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orchard Hills NSW is $2,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orchard Hills?

The median age in Orchard Hills NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orchard Hills a good suburb to live in?

Orchard Hills is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,798.The median income is $844/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13106. All dollar figures in AUD.